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SB 470

AN ACT CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSIONERS' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL AND MINOR REVISIONS TO THE GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION STATUTES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Gucker

Connecticut implements Legislative Commissioners' technical and organizational corrections to government administration statutes to ensure accuracy and consistency.

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Bill Summary · SB 470

Legislative bill overview

SB 470 is a technical cleanup bill that implements recommendations from Connecticut's Legislative Commissioners' Office to make minor revisions and corrections to state government administration statutes. These changes are typically non-substantive and address outdated language, cross-reference errors, organizational inconsistencies, and other housekeeping matters in existing law.

Why is this important

Technical revision bills ensure that Connecticut's statutory code remains accurate, internally consistent, and functional. Without these periodic updates, outdated references and language can create confusion in implementation and may lead to unintended legal complications. These bills are routine legislative maintenance that supports effective government operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope opacity: Technical bills can obscure substantive changes within "minor" language revisions, making it difficult for the public to identify what actually changed without detailed legal analysis
  • Limited public engagement: The routine nature may result in insufficient public scrutiny of revisions that could have unintended consequences
  • Definition of "minor": Disagreement may arise over whether specific recommendations truly qualify as minor technical fixes or represent more significant policy adjustments

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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